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Regions · Lusophone Africa

Portuguese-speaking Africa

Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cabo Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe.

The Portuguese-speaking countries of Africa converged at MANI 2006 and voiced their commitment to encourage one another in forming national movements.

A coordinated language community

João Barbosa Oliveira Jr (One Challenge International) served as MANI’s coordinator for the Portuguese-speaking countries from 2006 and today serves as Adviser and Liaison for Ibero-Latin America. Madalena Gomes serves on the continental team as Lusophone Representative.

Materials in Portuguese

Regional consultation

The Southern, Islands and Portuguese-speaking regions meet together in regional consultations. See Southern Africa →